Real estate, development and business across Tampa Bay
The holiday season is here. It’s a time for celebrations, gift giving and year-end deadlines. While you’re juggling office events and covering for colleagues on long vacations, fraudsters are busy too. This is the moment they hope you’re tired, distracted or moving too fast to notice something is off. A holiday scam scenario: when caution … Read more
The Bank of Tampa announced the passing of its founder Gerald “Jerry” Divers, late Friday afternoon. Corey Neil, current president and chief executive officer of The Bank of Tampa issued this statement, “All of us here at The Bank of Tampa are tremendously saddened by the passing of Jerry Divers. Jerry founded our Bank 40 … Read more
By Scott Gault, Executive Vice President, Hillsborough County Market President, The Bank of Tampa Once considered a symbol of luxury, private aviation has transformed into an effective business tool to improve productivity. Companies that invest in private aircraft save time, increase efficiencies, expand their reach and benefit from increased security and given today’s technology, these … Read more
What comes first, growing to expand or expanding to grow? I ask this question often to business leaders I interview, in all industries. And the answer? “It depends.” That answer isn’t going to help you, I’m aware. What I can provide is intel from some of the greatest minds in Tampa Bay. Experts in their … Read more
By Jon Locklear, wealth Advisor, BT Wealth Advisors | The Bank of Tampa Small businesses are the often-overlooked lifeblood of the community. The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) defines small businesses as independent businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Having 499 employees—or even 25 employees—who live and work together in … Read more
In an age where digital technology has revolutionized the way we manage our finances, the idea of banking locally and handling your finances face-to-face might seem outdated. From automated loan underwriting and remote deposit capture to a future that includes artificial intelligence, the way we handle our financial affairs continues to move forward at warp … Read more
